72 Below Eye Mirrors Mystery Solved 60 G Serious - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 08-28-2022, 08:03 PM

More parts found - I just want to verify these are 72 mirrors before I put these up for sale.

Thanks

72c20customcamper · 08-28-2022, 08:09 PM

Arms aren’t right for 72. These are on my truck

**70cst** · 08-28-2022, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Arms don’t look right . These are on my truck

Ok ... I thought these were 72 mirors but I am likely wrong.

I want to verify the correct year before I list them. Thanks

sloGMC · 08-28-2022, 10:03 PM

The upper arm looks like what is on 70s G-series vans. I used those brackets with a 1.5" stainless spacer on the upper arm to make it work with my truck, before I ended up getting some proper DG4s.

**70cst** · 08-31-2022, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sloGMC

The upper arm looks like what is on 70s G-series vans. I used those brackets with a 1.5" stainless spacer on the upper arm to make it work with my truck, before I ended up getting some proper DG4s.

You were spot on sloGMC

**Stocker** · 08-28-2022, 10:04 PM

Yeah, the upper arms should be straight like in Mark's pic. Yours have a twist that I'm not familiar with. And your elbows may be aftermarket, judging by the bolts (instead of studs with acorn nuts.
Looks like you might have a mix of assembled parts.

**special-K** · 08-29-2022, 07:08 AM

These are a bit later G-series mirrors. That Van body ran from '71 way past these trucks. At some point mirrors stopped using acorn nuts on studs and went to bolts into threaded hole, as shown on these

**70cst** · 08-29-2022, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

These are a bit later G-series mirrors. That Van body ran from '71 way past these trucks. At some point mirrors stopped using acorn nuts on studs and went to bolts into threaded hole, as shown on these

You are correct special-K...

I found an installation paper that reads: G Truck 1969 General Motors

**special-K** · 08-31-2022, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

You are correct special-K...

I found an installation paper that reads: G Truck 1969 General Motors

Slo GMC got it right, first. I was just explaining the reason these didn't have acorn nuts but are still GM parts. I was thinking the '71-ups for the hardware but your instructions say '69. I wonder if the same mirror fits both van body designs. Probably so. Van doors are flat in both styles.

I wonder if everything is the same (heads definitely). I have '72 truck mirrors I can get measurements from to compare length of lower arms and how far spread.

I looked up '69 ChevyVan pictures and see two types of below eyeline mirrors that look original. Both have longer lower arms, same as pre-72 trucks. The longer arms reach almost to the bodyline and the shorter ones come to 3-4" above. I haven't seen any with the shorter '72 style arms

mr.mud1 · 08-29-2022, 07:43 AM

my 72 C-20 DG-4 mirrors are just like Mark's.mine have Napa aftermarket elbows so they came with stainless bolts,not studs and acorn nuts.i was going to change them to 3/8's studs but the threads are metric.they'll do until i find another correct arm.i had 1 broken but there's a date on the glass might help you know at least what the mirrors themselves are?

best view · 08-29-2022, 08:03 AM

I’ve been looking for a set in white for my k20 and have come up empty who would have thought that these mirrors would be my nightmare lol

**70cst** · 08-29-2022, 11:11 AM

My question then - can G Series mirrors be mounted on C10 trucks?

Thanks

I want to verify before I list them.

**Ironhorse** · 08-29-2022, 12:10 PM

Seems at some point I read a thread that they can be used on the pickups and actually tuck the mirrors in a bit tighter to the body. Wish I had replied to the thread so I could find it again. It was an older thread, don't remember who the member was that supplied the info. I have a driver quality set of those same mirrors painted white. Bolts on the mirror arms, no studs or acorn nuts.

**70cst** · 08-29-2022, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Seems at some point I read a thread that they can be used on the pickups and actually tuck the mirrors in a bit tighter to the body. Wish I had replied to the thread so I could find it again. It was an older thread, don't remember who the member was that supplied the info. I have a driver quality set of those same mirrors painted white. Bolts on the mirror arms, no studs or acorn nuts.

Thanks - I can then put up my for sale the two pairs of SS Van mirrors knowing they can be used on our trucks. If one isn't concerned about being 100% correct these will work fine.

**Ironhorse** · 08-29-2022, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Thanks - I can then put up my for sale the two pairs of SS Van mirrors knowing they can be used on our trucks. If one isn't concerned about being 100% correct these will work fine.

Just want to mention that I can not personally verify that the G-series mirrors mount to the trucks. I do recall reading of such but do not have personal experience with using them on trucks.

best view · 08-29-2022, 05:28 PM

The mirror head looks the same just the arms ,someone will buy it for the head if priced right ,if it was white i would

08-28-2022, 08:03 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	72 Below Eye Mirrors Mystery Solved 60 G Serious More parts found - I just want to verify these are 72 mirrors before I put these up for sale. Thanks Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 08-29-2022 at 08:20 AM.

08-28-2022, 08:09 PM	#2
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,716	Re: 72 Below Eye Mirrors Arms aren’t right for 72. These are on my truck Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 08-28-2022 at 08:18 PM.

08-28-2022, 10:03 PM	#4
sloGMC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 126	Re: 72 Below Eye Mirrors The upper arm looks like what is on 70s G-series vans. I used those brackets with a 1.5" stainless spacer on the upper arm to make it work with my truck, before I ended up getting some proper DG4s. __________________ 1971 Pontiac Firebird 1971 GMC C2500

08-28-2022, 10:04 PM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: 72 Below Eye Mirrors Yeah, the upper arms should be straight like in Mark's pic. Yours have a twist that I'm not familiar with. And your elbows may be aftermarket, judging by the bolts (instead of studs with acorn nuts. Looks like you might have a mix of assembled parts. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-29-2022, 07:08 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 72 Below Eye Mirrors These are a bit later G-series mirrors. That Van body ran from '71 way past these trucks. At some point mirrors stopped using acorn nuts on studs and went to bolts into threaded hole, as shown on these __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-29-2022, 07:43 AM	#10
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,597	Re: 72 Below Eye Mirrors my 72 C-20 DG-4 mirrors are just like Mark's.mine have Napa aftermarket elbows so they came with stainless bolts,not studs and acorn nuts.i was going to change them to 3/8's studs but the threads are metric.they'll do until i find another correct arm.i had 1 broken but there's a date on the glass might help you know at least what the mirrors themselves are? Attached Images

08-29-2022, 08:03 AM	#11
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,152	Re: 72 Below Eye Mirrors I’ve been looking for a set in white for my k20 and have come up empty who would have thought that these mirrors would be my nightmare lol

08-29-2022, 11:11 AM	#12
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: 72 Below Eye Mirrors Mystery Solved 60 G Serious My question then - can G Series mirrors be mounted on C10 trucks? Thanks I want to verify before I list them. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-29-2022, 12:10 PM	#13
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: 72 Below Eye Mirrors Mystery Solved 60 G Serious Seems at some point I read a thread that they can be used on the pickups and actually tuck the mirrors in a bit tighter to the body. Wish I had replied to the thread so I could find it again. It was an older thread, don't remember who the member was that supplied the info. I have a driver quality set of those same mirrors painted white. Bolts on the mirror arms, no studs or acorn nuts. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

08-29-2022, 05:28 PM	#16
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,152	Re: 72 Below Eye Mirrors Mystery Solved 60 G Serious The mirror head looks the same just the arms ,someone will buy it for the head if priced right ,if it was white i would

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